Tourism Awards
The Visit East Midlands Tourism Awards - Derbyshire showcase excellence and outstanding achievement across the area’s tourism and hospitality sector.
The Visit East Midlands Tourism Awards - Derbyshire
Organised by Visit Peak District & Derbyshire in collaboration with Visit Derby, the Visit East Midlands Tourism Awards - Derbyshire are a celebration of the passionate, hardworking and distinctive businesses who continually raise the bar of our world-class tourism offer.
The awards showcase excellence and outstanding achievement across the area’s £3.58bn tourism and hospitality sector, recognising the achievements of tourism businesses whilst highlighting the sector’s vital contribution to the local economy.
There are 14 awards categories in total, covering different aspects of the tourism industry, ranging from hotels, B&Bs and campsites to pubs, visitor attractions, unique experiences, and the hardworking people behind the businesses.
Applications are open until 23.59 Sunday 26 July 2026
SPONSORSHIP
The 2026/27 Tourism Awards are generously sponsored by VoltShare. If you would like to find out more about sponsorship opportunities for the awards please contact Lindsay Rae at lindsay.rae@visitpeakdistrict.com.
How to apply
Before applying we recommend that you take some time to carefully read through the resources below, make sure that you are applying for the right category and are happy with the terms and conditions; if your business is shortlisted you will, depending on the category, receive an unannounced visit from the judge, by applying you are agreeing to either reimburse or waive the cost of the visit.
Applications must be submitted through the on-line application portal which can be accessed by clicking here, you can work on your application in stages, it allows you to save and return. However we recommend that you download the relevant application below, this is a word document, and write your application in this off-line format before copying and pasting the information into the application portal.
In partnership with the VisitEngland Awards of Excellence, Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards winners will be put forward to the national awards in the hope of being shortlisted.
Award entries are easy to complete and are open to all leisure and hospitality businesses in Derbyshire and Derby across 14 categories. Businesses can enter more than one category if relevant.
Entering the awards is free for members of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire or Visit Derby, for non-members the fee is £150.00 + VAT per category. If you would like to join us as a member please contact Lisa Woolhouse at lisa.woolhouse@visitpeakdistrict.com
If you are unsure if you are eligible to enter (these awards are for tourism businesses) or which category is the best fit for you business please don't hesitate to call or e-mail Lindsay Rae on 07711 302151 or lindsay.rae@visitpeakdistrict.com
Before you apply
Essential reading and information:
Download application forms
Business sector awards:
Sector wide awards:
Local awards:
2026 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Award Winners
Winners have been announced for Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby at East Midlands Tourism Awards Ceremony.
The region’s outstanding tourism businesses took centre-stage as the winners of the 2026 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards and the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards were announced at a glittering joint awards ceremony – celebrating the best of the destination’s thriving £3.58bn visitor economy.
The awards were held in partnership with VisitEngland and Gold winners in each core category will now have the opportunity to represent the region at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence in June 2026 – the highest national accolade in English tourism.
Congratulations to all out finalists!
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award*
GOLD - Hoe Grange Holidays
SILVER - Cupola Café-Bar-Pizza-Grill
BRONZE - Peak Edge Hotel
B&B and Guest House of the Year*
GOLD - The Bull's Head, Foolow
SILVER - The Dragon, Willington
BRONZE - The Boot, Repron
Camping, Glamping & Holiday Park of the Year
GOLD - Sandybrook Lodges
SILVER - Hartington Hills
BRONZE - Rivendale Lodge Retreat
Dog Friendly Tourism Business of the Year
GOLD - Rivendale Lodge Retreat
SILVER - Bike & Boot
BRONZE - Thornbridge Hall
Experience of the Year*
GOLD - Peak Walking Adventures
SILVER - PeakePedals Ltd
BRONZE - Buxton Pottery Painting
Family Friendly Tourism Business of the Year
GOLD - The Children's Country House at Sudbury
SILVER - Bluebell Dairy
BRONZE - Thornbridge Hall
Hotel of the Year*
GOLD - Peak Edge Hotel
SILVER - The Peacock at Rowsley
BRONZE - Morley Hayes
New Tourism Business of the Year*
GOLD - Langley Meadows
SILVER - Wild & Other
BRONZE - The Torr Vale Tap
Pub of the Year*
GOLD - The Tickled Trout
SILVER - The Boot, Repton
BRONZE - The Blind Bull
Regenerative Tourism Award*
GOLD - Hoe Grange Holidays
SILVER - Wild & Other
BRONZE - Morley Hayes
Self Catering Accommodation of the Year
GOLD- Darley House
SILVER - Brosterfield Farm
BRONZE - Cupola Cafe-Bar-Pizza-Grill
Taste of the Peak District Derbyshire & Derby Award - Café/Tea Room*
GOLD - Hackney House Café and Deli
SILVER - Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop
BRONZE - on the bridge
Taste of the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby - Restaurants
GOLD - The Garden Room at Wildhive Callow Hall
SILVER - Red Lion Restaurant at Peak Edge Hotel
BRONZE - The Peacock at Rowsley
Team of the Year
GOLD - Buxton Opera House Volunteers
SILVER - The Arkwright Society, Cromford Mill
BRONZE - The Wheatsheaf, Bakewell
Tourism Young Achiever
GOLD - Grace Medhurst - Yorkshire Bridge Inn
SILVER - Dylan Torr - Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust
BRONZE - Melissa Collins
Unsung Hero*
GOLD - Vivienne Smith - National Stone Centre
SILVER - David Brown - Hoe Grange Holidays
BRONZE - Jamie Parker - Cupola Cafe-Bar-Pizza-Grill
Visitor Attraction of the Year*
GOLD - Denby Pottery
SILVER - Bluebell Dairy
BRONZE - Calke Abbey
Festival or Event of the Year*
GOLD - Celebrating Jane Austen at Chatsworth
SILVER - Buxton Georgian Festival
BRONZE - Alstom presents The Greatest Gathering
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